In 2020, the tradition lives on. The timeless Christmas story of Nutcracker makes its way back to the London Coliseum for Christmas, performed by the brilliant English National Ballet. Founded in 1950, it has seen success both domestically and internationally, with critically acclaimed productions of classic ballets such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. Nutcracker Delights (English National Ballet) Dance, Ballet. This is a traditional production, firmly set in the 1870s. English National Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the London Coliseum this Christmas, for a strictly limited four-week run.Originally written in 1892, this two-act ballet – set on Christmas Eve – has become a festive stalwart with its sparkling wintery setting, breathtaking choreography, and stunning score by Tchaikovsky. The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada 470 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3K4 416 345 9686. English National Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' They say that Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker. In 2020, the tradition lives on. English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. Dancers out of step at times, too much of the mice and not enough of the Ballerinas who seemed to be centre-stage for no more than 10 minutes (this was intended course, but not very Christmassy). Filmed at the London Coliseum on 18 & 19.12.2020 and now available on YouTube. In this beautiful production specially created for this holiday season, dancers and musicians take you on a whirlwind tour of the classic ballet’s most popular moments, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score played live. 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Clara has a nightmare and as the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen. Joseph Caley (Prince) has little to do except partner and present the Sugar Plum Fairy as best as possible and he did this neatly and with practiced ease. The Saturday matinee lived up to its name with hoards of families with small children in attendance, but that made […] Hoffman's the Nutcracker, English National Ballet's version was first performed in 2010 to celebrate the company's 60th birthday. The English National Ballet is unveiling a boxful of delicious ballet this Christmas as it premieres a unique, shortened version of The Nutcracker. English National Ballet has been performing productions of The Nutcracker at the Coliseum for 20 years; and the company was not about to break the tradition in … London Coliseum, London, UK; December 13, 2014 Jessica Wilson With a gorgeous overture to enjoy; English National Ballet’s sparkling “Nutcracker” got off to a fine start right from the raising of the beautiful front cloth. Flowers – Claire Barrett, Rebecca Blenkinsop, Emilia Cadorin, Julia Conway, Giorgio Garrett, Kevin Hale, Thomas Holdsworth, Sarah Kundi, Van Le Ngoc, Victor Prigent, Eric Snyder, Emily Suzuki. Drosselmeyer – James Streeter __________________________________, (09/01/2021) The living room fills with an army of rats and mice, led by the fierce Mouse King. English National Ballet The Nutcracker London, Coliseum 16 December 2015 Gallery of pictures by Dave Morgan www.ballet.org.uk. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet at the London Coliseum is an unforgettable Christmas treat. London Coliseum, London, UK; December 13, 2014 Jessica Wilson With a gorgeous overture to enjoy; English National Ballet’s sparkling “Nutcracker” got off to a fine start right from the raising of the beautiful front cloth. 70 years later, this tradition lives on, spreading some much-needed Christmas cheer at a time when we all could use it most! English National Ballet’s Nutcracker first act demonstrates the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, with beautiful screen projections of scattered snow flurries. __________________________________, (03/12/2020) Just as English National Ballet planned to open a limited season of Nutcracker Delights (based on their 2010 production by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk) the capital moved into Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions which caused the cancellation of all the scheduled performances at the London Coliseum. The English National Ballet is unveiling a boxful of delicious ballet this Christmas as it premieres a unique, shortened version of The Nutcracker.The exclusive production will feature some of the most iconic sequences and dances from the famous ballet for a socially-distanced audience. English National Ballet returns to the stage with performances of Nutcracker Delights at the London Coliseum this Christmas from 3 December 2020 until 3 January 2021.. ENB is determined that the annual festive appointment in its calendar will not be skipped this year, even though many companies worldwide have been forced to cancel their moneymaking Nutcracker season. Nutcracker has its origins in E.T.A. Prince – Joseph Caley Under Gerry Cornelius, there were several brass slips and the woodwinds weren’t at their most characterful… early teething problems, perhaps, that will be ironed out as this long London run beds in. The English National Ballet Philharmonic didn’t have its most distinguished evening. __________________________________, (20/12/2020) London Coliseum, London, UK; December 11, 2013 Charlotte Kasner From the sumptuous front cloth it is obvious from the outset that Wayne Eagling’s “Nutcracker” is going to dispense with garishness and novelty. You can change these settings at any time. Peter Farmer’s gorgeous cloth lifts to reveal a Dickensian Christmas card scene, complete […] The first applause we heard from the small (invited?) Clara – Natascha Mair The exclusive production will feature some of the most iconic sequences and dances from the famous ballet for a socially-distanced audience. English National Ballet 41 Hopewell Square, London, E14 0SY 020 7581 1245 info@ballet.org.uk The performance will run for approximately 75 minutes with no interval. Hailed “the best Nutcracker on the planet” by The Globe and Mail, The National Ballet of Canada’s acclaimed production features 233 performers – 50 dancers, 98 children from Canada’s National Ballet School and high schools all over Toronto, 65 musicians and 20 young singers from VIVA! __________________________________, (10/01/2021) We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Nutcracker is injured and seems to be no match for the Mouse King and he, along with his army, are captured by the mice and their King. @judithmackrell Fri 9 Dec 2011 13.15 EST First published on Fri 9 Dec 2011 13.15 EST. Principal Cast Erina Takahashi – Clara The English National Ballet performance of The Nutcracker runs at the Coliseum until 5 January 2020. Drosselmeyer magically repairs the doll and as the evening grows late, the guests depart, and the children go to bed. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat. This website uses cookies to improve your experience and to show you personalised content. The recording features the debut performance of new ENB principal, Natascha Mair. Tamara Rojo, English National Ballet’s Artistic Director, said, A gift to English National Ballet School is an investment in the future of dance. On Christmas Eve in Edwardian London, Clara is given a Nutcracker doll for Christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world. In 2020, the tradition lives on. 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Hoffmann’s 1816 tale (The Nutcracker and the Mouse King) and when Marius Petipa choreographed a ballet of this story in 1892, he based it on a version by Alexander Dumas. The interactive ‘Nutcracker Christmas Specials’ each focus on a different aspect of the ballet. Venue. Just as English National Ballet planned to open a limited season of Nutcracker Delights (based on their 2010 production by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk) the capital moved into Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions which caused the cancellation of all the scheduled performances at the London Coliseum. SINCE 1999 A LIVE REVIEW SITE FOR OPERA, BALLET, CONCERTS, BROADCASTS, AND THEATRE, United Kingdom English National Ballet’s Nutcracker Delights: Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). It is during this first pas de deux that the Nutcracker Doll seems to morph into Drosselmeyer’s nephew (both characterised by an elegant Aitor Arrieta). __________________________________, (08/12/2020) Thankfully for their fans, ENB decided to film it and make the recording available free online (until 23 January 2021) as a much-needed uplifting gift at the close of their 70th Anniversary year. The Nutcracker becomes a dashing soldier and leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice. ... and coming to the London Coliseum in this heavily-truncated ‘best of’-style version from English National Ballet. The children begin to open their presents and Drosselmeyer gives Clara a beautiful nutcracker doll which she adores but – boys being boys – a jealous Freddie breaks it. With this special production, let our dancers and musicians take you on a whirlwind tour of the classic ballet’s most popular … With this special production, let our dancers and musicians take you on a whirlwind tour of the classic ballet’s most popular moments, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score played live. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat. __________________________________, (29/12/2020) English National Ballet: Nutcracker – review 3 / 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. It is then that Clara wakes from her dream and is shown back in her bedroom with her nutcracker doll as Simon Callow bids us farewell by saying, ‘With that we wish you a Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true.’. An old family friend Dr Drosselmeyer arrives bringing along his nephew, a handsome soldier. Performance dates & times Nutcracker - English National Ballet is not available to book, please sign up to our newsletter … __________________________________, (27/12/2020) So, whilst the ballet differs in the detail compared to the source material, it is still basically the same. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet at the London Coliseum is an unforgettable Christmas treat. A very traditional interpretation of E.T.A. The Nutcracker, staged by the English National Ballet at the London Coliseum, makes a good introduction to ‘grown-up’ ballet for children over five years old. 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(Currently we do not use targeting or targeting cookies), Advertising: Gather personally identifiable information such as name and location. Just as English National Ballet planned to open a limited season of Nutcracker Delights (based on their 2010 production by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk) the capital moved into Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions which caused the cancellation of all the scheduled performances at the London Coliseum. 234,321 likes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Never for any moment did you see her face foretell how she was going to move next and Mair exuded an aura that dancing is the most natural thing to do to express oneself. Having seen many previous performances of the Nutcracker over the years at the Coliseum, sad to say, last night's performance by the English National Ballet was the most average. English National Ballet Shows in London Whether you are just beginning to explore the ballet or are a lifelong aficionado there is no better place to turn than the English National Ballet. Chinese – Carolyne Galvao, Miguel Angel Maidana, Rhys Antoni Yeomans ENB will offer a new version of the ballet with a selection of Nutcracker ’s most popular moments with Tchaikovsky’s played live by musicians from English National Ballet Philharmonic. Choreography – Wayne Eagling (based on a concept by Toer van Schayk and Wayne Eagling) Traditionally, it starts with Clara’s family hosting a party for family and friends on Christmas Eve in their grand home. The always reliable English National Ballet Philharmonic may have been reduced to less than 40 but the masked Gavin Sutherland conducted them with the lightest of touches in his new orchestral arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s musical confection. The Mouse King corners the Nutcracker and battles him one-on-one. Nutcracker Delights lasts barely 60 minutes, so it is essentially the CliffsNotes version though as we see Clara and the Nutcracker Doll’s pas de deux we are introduced to ENB’s new principal dancer Natascha Mair (from the Vienna State Ballet). On Christmas Eve in Edwardian London, Clara is given a Nutcracker doll for Christmas, and the pair go on an enchanted adventure to discover a magical world. Michael Nunn and William Trevitt’s film imaginatively uses animation to show us something of Eagling and Van Schayk’s original concept and it is only when the room is turned into ‘The Land of Snow’ that the actual dancing begins. For more about English National Ballet click here. The timeless Christmas story of Nutcracker makes its way back to the London Coliseum for Christmas, performed by the brilliant English National Ballet. __________________________________. 70 years later, this tradition lives on, spreading some much-needed Christmas cheer … A young German girl dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. See the Coliseum website for more details.. Well if English National Ballet’s production of the festive classic is anything to go by, I think that a Nutcracker free Christmas sounds pretty good. Lead Snowflakes – Precious Adams, Alison McWhinney __________________________________, (07/01/2021) This classic Christmas production is perfect for audiences both young and old. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. __________________________________, (24/12/2020) English National Ballet’s Nutcracker first act demonstrates the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, with beautiful screen projections of scattered snow flurries. __________________________________, (06/01/2021) Ruth Barnes, a long-time supporter of English National Ballet, has watched our Company perform Nutcracker every year since 1972: she shared some of her memories with us. The English National Ballet is a world renowned company that seeks to make ballet accessible to all audiences. Sugar Plum Fairy – Erina Takahashi English National Ballet, London, United Kingdom. __________________________________, (04/01/2021) Performance dates & times Nutcracker - English National Ballet is not available to book, please sign up to our newsletter … English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. 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Snowflakes – Claire Barrett, Paige Bestington, Rebecca Blenkinsop, Georgia Bould, Ivana Bueno, Emilia Cadorin, Julia Conway, Breanna Foad, Carolyne Galvao, Chloe Keneally, Sarah Kundi, Emily Suzuki Having seen many previous performances of the Nutcracker over the years at the Coliseum, sad to say, last night's performance by the English National Ballet was the most average. I was impressed with the technical accomplishment and commitment of ENB’s corps de ballet whether as Snowflakes or as the eight couples during a charming ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ and as both Lead Snowflakes and Lead Flowers, Precious Adams and Alison McWhinney were as impressive as ever. Lighting – David Richardson, Cast: For all the recent innovations that Tamara Rojo has brought to the English National Ballet, including three stunning full-evening programmes of her own devising, the Nutcracker is still the heart of every season, having been performed at Christmas in every one of the company’s 66 years to date, including in its former guise as the London Festival Ballet. As a gift to its audiences this Christmas, English National Ballet will make a recorded performance of Nutcracker Delights available to watch for free on YouTube and Facebook, from 2pm Thursday 24 December, for 30 days.. As London moved into Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions and the subsequent cancellation of all scheduled performances of Nutcracker Delights, the Company decided to film and … __________________________________, (07/12/2020) English National Ballet 41 Hopewell Square, London, E14 0SY 020 7581 1245 info@ballet.org.uk Design – Peter Farmer There is always an extravagant Christmas tree and in its shadow their children, Clara, and her brother Freddie, are dancing and playing as the guests arrive. __________________________________, (28/12/2020) The Saturday matinee lived up to its name with hoards of families with small children in attendance, but that made […] __________________________________, (21/12/2020) Nutcracker Delights is a specially adapted version of the Christmas classic which sees the company perform a showcase of the ballet's most popular moments, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's famous score played by musicians from English National Ballet Philharmonic. Few of the dancers – other than Clara, Nutcracker Doll, Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince – have anything substantial to dance in Nutcracker Delights. In contrast to the lovely winter scene, slapstick comedy ensues as ice skaters shove each other, topple over and hurl snowballs, which children will especially appreciate. In 2020, the tradition lives on. This year, see the Nutcracker brought to life with breath-taking dancing, beautiful sets and the magnificent music of … The English National Ballet’s magical adaptation of Nutcracker will return to the London Coliseum for the fifth consecutive year for a Christmas 2020 season. Erina Takahashi’s Sugar Plum Fairy was typically graceful, with purity of line and sharp footwork, but I was not as captivated by her dancing as I would have hoped. Office. Learn more about the cookies we use. the content you have visited before. The climactic pas de deux was – I must admit – a little underwhelming with the impression of an open rehearsal (which this performance might well have been originally planned as). Nevertheless, huge congratulations to ENB for letting their devotees worldwide an opportunity to see the company on their ‘home’ stage when the wretched pandemic has kept them away from it for so long. English National Ballet's Nutcracker returns for three weeks only, following sold out performances in 2017 and 2016: book early and make Nutcracker part of your holiday celebrations. Music – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (reduced orchestration by Gavin Sutherland) In 2020, the tradition lives on. English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. (JPr), Production: (Don’t think too much about the plot but just sit back and enjoy the spectacle.) Royal Opera House: Nutcracker returns to the stage for Christmas THE ROYAL Ballet returned in triumphant style to cheering crowds this weekend with a fully staged Nutcracker. Nutcracker Doll – Aitor Arrieta English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. English National Ballet’s Nutcracker opens at the Coliseum on 13 th December. Performance dates & times Nutcracker - English National Ballet is not available to book, please sign up to our newsletter … English National Ballet has staged a production of The Nutcracker every year since 1950. Because they deserve it, I have listed everyone – who I understand performed in this performance of Nutcracker Delights – above. There were some accomplished fouettés from Carolyne Galvao at the climax of the Chinese Dance and an exuberant Russian Dance showcased Ken Saruhashi jumping and spinning with panache. For only the second time in half a century, dancers from The Royal Ballet Company will return to Suffolk for two unique charity gala performances at the Ipswich Regent in September 2016. Four Seasons Centre __________________________________, (02/12/2020) Drosselmeyer is something of a magician and entertains the children with his puppet theatre. Gerry Cornelius conducts the English National Ballet Philharmonic with verve and panache. You can ACCEPT to allow them all or manage them individually. Cue some more clever animation before the balloon lands – for some reason – inside a huge version of the puppet theatre. English National Ballet to deliver special Nutcracker inspired workshops to care homes this Christmas This December (8 & 9), English National Ballet will deliver a series of three virtual workshops inspired by the classic festive ballet, Nutcracker, to residents at Barchester care homes. Caley’s leaps were high and cleanly landed, but I did not feel he commanded the stage. Having seen many previous performances of the Nutcracker over the years at the Coliseum, sad to say, last night's performance by the English National Ballet was the most average. The Mouse King is finally vanquished and Drosselmeyer orchestrates the celebratory dances (Spanish Dance, Russian Dance, Chinese Dance, and ‘Waltz of the Flowers’) and as a finale, Clara (as the Sugar Plum Fairy) and the nephew (as the Prince) dance the traditional pas de deux. Coliseum, London Judith Mackrell. London Coliseum, London The timeless Christmas story of Nutcracker makes its way back to the London Coliseum, despite the rumours about Christmas being cancelled this year, for a truly special performance by the brilliant English National Ballet. With this special production, let our dancers and musicians take you on a whirlwind tour of the classic ballet’s most popular moments, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score played live. One more reason to make sure of your place at the London Coliseum for English National Ballet ’s very own production of Nutcracker. Decide which cookies you want to allow. __________________________________, (25/12/2020) By capybara, December 24, 2020 in Performances seen & general discussions. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. The plot follows the established storyline: at a Christmas Eve party in a well-to-do home young Clara receives a magical nutcracker as a present from her mysterious godfather, Dr Drosselmeyer. For Nutcracker Delights the dulcet tones of Simon Callow describes all of this after having begun in familiar fashion – as for all good fairy-tales – ‘Once upon a time Clara’s family were having a Christmas party’. Russian – Breanna Foad, Ken Saruhashi, Alicia Townsend Nutcracker has been performed annually since the company was founded and so the company were keen ‘to continue this much-loved tradition’. 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